The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast

On today’s episode, Brian Cain explains how understanding the parable of “The Law of the Jungle” can transform how you see yourself and your talents. This season on The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, we’re bringing you new special shorts every other week—mental performance minutes that will help you take your life and career to the next level.

Justin Lawler has achieved success at every level of football, including the NFL, where he plays outside linebacker and special teams for the Los Angeles Rams. But, before the NFL, he was a breakout star at Texas’ Pottsboro High School where he was also a power-lifter in addition to playing football. He went on to become a first-team all-conference player at SMU, where in his senior year alone, he recorded 74 tackles and 9 and a half sacks.  In this podcast he talks about how he utilizes the 10 pillars of mental performance mastery as a football player on and off the field to give him the best chance for success.

Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the most exciting young athletes in the country, and was recently the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals organization.  As a high school star in Texas, Bobby was named the Gatorade National High School Athlete of the Year, he helped Team USA take home the gold medal at the COPABE Pan-American Championships, he won the High School Home Run Derby at Nationals Park and was named MVP at the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field. But, despite the accolades, if there’s one thing people know about Bobby, it’s not just his skill on the field--it’s humility and his team-first approach to the game.

Originally hailing from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort is a world champion MMA fighter, who is currently a member of the One Championship organization. For more than two decades, he’s dominated the octagon, having faced off—and beaten—some of the most legendary names in the sport.  He is a both a former UFC Light heavyweight, the UFC 12 tournament heavyweight champion, and is in the top three all time in UFC finishes. On today’s podcast, Vitor opens about his legendary career, the faith motivates him, and the mental performance techniques he’s utilized along the way.

Lyndsey Fry is only 27 years old, but she’s already accomplished more than many people attempt in a lifetime. She played Division 1 hockey at Harvard and holds an MBA from Arizona State University. She also won a silver medal as a member of the Team USA winter Olympics in 2014. After college she launched her own business—Lyndsey Fry Hockey—where she trains the next generation of women’s hockey players at camps around the country.  An advocate for women and girls hockey the Hockey Ambassador and Advisor to the President/CEO for the Arizona Coyotes, a member of the NHL’s first Female Hockey Advisory Committee and was a part of a team that brought the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association to Arizona. She’s also a speaker, mental performance coach and hosts the podcast The Lyndsey Fry Hockey Audio Experience. Hear how she overcome adversity to become one of hockey’s most important trailblazers.

Taylor Dockins is one of the most inspiring people you will likely ever encounter. During high school, she was one of the most dominate athletes in the country, winning the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award. Today, she is a star for the Cal State Fullerton team. All of this is impressive, but it’s even more inspiring when you learn that since high school, Taylor has been battling a rare form of cancer, and she regularly undergoes chemotherapy treatments while also balancing life as an elite student athlete. But, perhaps the most inspiring thing about Taylor isn’t what she’s accomplished on the field or even in her personal life—it’s the positive spirit she brings to everything she does. On the new episode of The Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery Podcast, we’re proud to bring you her story.

Rich Franklin is an MMA legend. He’s currently a Vice President of One Championship, he’s a three-time world champ, and he’s a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. In this episode, Rich opens about some of his biggest matches, discusses the obstacles he’s overcome, and explains how mental performance techniques helped him in his career. (Episode 165)

A new season of the podcast is coming! This season, we're featuring all new interviews with Olympians, UFC champions, elite performers, professional athletes, and more about how they've used mental performance techniques to overcome adversity and achieve their goals—and how you can too. If you’re looking for a podcast that will inspire you to achieve more and give you insights into the methods employed by some of the world’s most successful people, then be sure to subscribe now to Brian Cain's Mental Performance Podcast.

MENTAL PERFORMANCE SECRETS OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES WITH ZACH SORENSEN, MPM In this episode of the MPM Coach Spotlight Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking with MPM Certified Coach Zach Sorenson. Zach is a former Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Indians and The Los Angeles Angels. He also worked as the Texas Rangers’ minor league Mental Performance Coach in 2018. Zach’s experience both coaching professional athletes and competing as one gives him unique insight into what mental performance secrets the pros use to compete at the highest level. In this episode, he’ll share what he’s learned and how you can use these same strategies with your athletes.   SORENSEN PODCAST NOTES 1:15 - “Don’t hit me the ball”—The surprising truth about how even major league players fall into the trap of negative thinking 1:40 - The life-changing advice Zach was given by Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro about how to find your passion2:00 - The biggest “gap” Zach sees in sports—from high school through the pros—and why there is no amount of physical preparation that will replace this crucial aspect of performance 3:00 - Do you need a masters in sport psychology to coach mental performance? 4:00 - The difference between a master’s degree and the MPM Cert Course… and which one holds more value in the real world 4:40 - The key difference between a sport psychologist and a mental performance coach—and why knowing this is crucial for your career 6:50 - The ONE surprising piece of advice two of the world’s top baseball players would give to help athletes get from where they are to where they want to be 8:00 - The key to maximizing your time when you’re busy so that you can accomplish everything you want and need to do each day 9:00 - Why most people struggle with time management (and the shift you need to make to instantly be more productive) 9:10 - A simple formula you can use to guarantee greater productivity 10:30 - The coaching triad—and how most are completely overlooking one of these crucial aspects of coaching 11:15 - Why “Get 1% better every day” is motivational BS, and how you can take this from a “great idea” and put it into action 12:45 - Stop guessing: Here’s exactly how to KNOW if you are getting better this week 13:30 - How doing pushups can teach you a foundational principle that will allow you to improve any part of your life—predictably and consistently 14:05 - A simple and easy way to check if your clients and athletes are getting better with intention 14:30 - The #1 way to build confidence (works for every athlete, at every level) 15:30 - What you need to know to be a successful MPM coach 16:15 - How do you create the right culture in your program? It’s all laid out in the MPM certification 16:45 - The MPM cert is not a textbook... it specifically gives you the tools, strategies, and resources you need to get real results in the real world 17:40 - Zach’s advice for people who are on the fence about the importance of coaching mental performance 18:10 - TCU Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle says mental performance coaching and the MPM system is life changing You can connect with Zach via email zach@phenomsports.com and on Twitter @zsorensenphenom and on Instagram and Facebook @zsorensen.phenomsports

BC163 - GENERATING INFLUENCE, IMPACT, AND INCOME WITH MPM CERTIFIED COACH TYLER PAZIK In this episode of the MPM Coach Spotlight Podcast, I have the pleasure of talking with MPM Certified Coach Tyler Pazik. In a short time, Tyler has built a very impressive client list, including a Heisman Trophy winner, teams from Power 5 conferences including TCU, Notre Dame and Oklahoma, and Team USA Bowling (to name a few). In this episode, we dive into the life-changing experience Tyler has had as an MPM Coach—personally and professionally. He also dishes on how his experience with the MPM Certification differed from his Master of Sport Psychology degree at TCU, and he gets real about advice for those weighing the options between joining the MPM Certification or starting a master’s program (his answer may surprise you). If you’ve ever wondered how becoming a certified MPM Coach could impact your influence, success, and income, you don’t want to miss this episode and you sure don’t want to miss our episode with Ethan Miller, MPM who shares how he has already made 10x what he invested into his MPM Coaching Certification. PAZIK PODCAST NOTES 0:52 - Tyler’s evolution into sport psychology and mental performance mastery. 1:40 - The one key element of Tyler’s mental game that allowed him to succeed in D1 baseball. 2:10 - Why just focusing on the physical side of performance is a mistake… and how that realization led Tyler to the mental game. 2:40 - The 3 areas of sport psychology you need to know and the ONE to excel in as a coach. 4:05 - How the MPM Certification has helped Tyler get better results and grow his business. 5:05 - The difference between theory and application—and how the MPM Certification teaches the practical application you will actually use in the field. 5:50 - The crucial piece that’s missing from academic programs (and how the MPM Certification delivers in this area BIG time). 6:15 - Tyler’s advice for coaches and trainers thinking of a master’s degree vs. the MPM Certification. 9:45 - Coaching is playing follow the leader… the MPM Certification is that proven leader to follow. 10:25 - Tyler’s go-to mental performance strategies for helping teams consistently play at a higher level. 12:10 - The #1 mental performance strategy Tyler uses when competing in ultra-marathons. 14:35 - The importance of having a concrete mental performance strategy to go to under stress and high-pressure situations. 15:20 - A crucial aspect of coaching that you should NEVER overlook. 17:00 - Is mental performance a job… or a way of life? 18:20 - The best advice Tyler has ever received as an MPM coach. 19:50 - The benefits of attending Total Immersion Events and how it helps you keep stepping up the ladder. 21:00 - The lifecycle of becoming a mental performance coach. You can connect with Tyler by email Tyler@PazikPerformanceGroup.com, by calling 847-922-1371, or by engaging with him on Instagram at PazikPepTalk.